I've been going here since for the past 10+ years of my life. The people still recognize my father and i and i love the service and the pastries. My favorite thing here are the apple turnovers. They are so delicious and what make me continue to come back! read more

I had a difficult time trying to communicate with this business in regards to ordering a birthday cake. I called multiple times, left two voice messages, and sent an email. Eventually, I did get a response to my question but it was too late. I had already placed an order with another bakery. While I do understand that bake shops have a hectic schedule, my simple question should have been answered a bit more promptly and professionally. That being said, I cannot speak to the quality or deliciousness of their desserts. read more

A great local bakery with lots of sweet and savory options. We tried the samosas 8/10 the carrot cupcake 8/10, marrion berry and apricot pie 7/10. Lots of filling for a pie, just needed a little more sweet for our tastebuds. read more

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There is zero reason to give less than 5 glowing stars to this gem!! They have an unbelievable array of delicious baked goodies, a fun & tasty daily sandwich offering, great coffee options, and the nicest staff. No seating indoors but there are options outdoors and it's a cute little corner to hang out on. read more

Why am I constantly singing my own rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" with the lyrics "Sweet Adeline" in its place? At Sweet Adeline Bakeshop it's all about the sweets being offered up five days a week. Located appropriately enough on Adeline Street near the Berkeley Oakland border in a small area of shops called the Lorin District, Sweet Adeline Bakeshop is a quaint local bakery that has been serving up all sorts of sweets, from cakes to cookies to cheesecakes, to savory treats from scones to loaves and sandwiches, to coffee drinks, to the local community for decades now. I have wanted to peruse the quality baked goods that Sweet Adeline Bakeshop has been making for years now but never got the chance to get to their location until a recent weekday, in which I was looking to order a cake for a dinner that I was attending by twelve or so people and one of the more affordable options locally was none other than Sweet Adeline Bakeshop. When it came to full cake options on their website, they had three more traditional sweet cakes with Chocolate Stout Cake, Confetti Cake and Carrot Pecan Cake; two tortes with Rose Pistachio and Pavé Torte; and three additional cakes including their Cornmeal Almond Cake, Buckle Cake, and a Pecan Coffee Cake. All of them sounded amazing and before I ordered, I made sure to ask a dining mate for our upcoming dinner what flavor they thought that everyone would prefer and they suggested chocolate. Ordering their Chocolate Stout Cake was super easy on their website, and made sense as the day I ordered it was the earliest day that I could pick it up, which was forty-eight hours. For 48 dollars, I ordered a cake that was 8 inches in diameter and a dense and moist chocolate cake made with local stout beer, with two layers of cream cheese buttercream, ganache and finished in chocolate buttercream and chocolate bits lining the entire circumference of the cake. Once I have completed my online order they send you a confirmation email that says they have received your order and are in the process of making your cake with your pickup day and time. Finding parking in front of Sweet Adeline Bakeshop was actually easy on the day that I arrived for the pickup as they have a limited number of spaces in front of their bakery along Adeline Street. All I had to do was give their associate my name and my order was ready for pick up. Since I decided to put an inscription on the cake, which cost no additional charge, they allowed me to check the top of my cake before they sealed the box. Since I was there, I also wanted to make an additional order of cookies to take home with me, and although there seemed to be a number of delectable options in their glass pastry case, I opted to order three cookies, their Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Chip and Walnut Whooper. The total for my cookies was $8.25 before tip. Taking home my huge cake, I made sure to bring it with me to dinner, and as we cut into it, I made the mistake of putting it in the refrigerator a second time after I had done so after bringing it home. This only contributed to the cake becoming quite difficult to slice into, even though they do suggest that you use a hot dry knife with every slice, we opted to just try with a regular serrated knife, and it was very challenging to do so. Every bite of cake was lovely to taste, as it wasn't overly sweet at all with the highlights being the bits of chocolate on the side of every slice providing that extra crunch, but overall the cake was too dense for us to truly enjoy as a whole. Luckily, there was also plenty of cake for us to take home, even though we had twelve people in our party, there was more than enough extra to go around. The cookies that I bought were truly exceptional, with my favorites being the Snickerdoodle and Chocolate Chip. The service and overall quality of baked goods being sold at Sweet Adeline Bakeshop was so exceptional that I plan on returning during the holidays to purchase that accessible dessert that would cap off any meal, and this includes returning in March for that extra special slice of pie for pie day! At Sweet Adeline Bakeshop, they have become a local institution for high quality baked goods, a majority of which are sold at affordable price points, and I guarantee you that their baked goods will have you singing "Good times never seemed so good!" every time you leave their store. read more

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I've given this bakery 4 tries, and I have to say I don't think it's a 4 or 5 star bakery. The staff is pretty wonderful and there's a lot of variety, but there are many bakeries I'd recommend over this. I just haven't truly liked many items, and it's expensive even for the area. General Pros: +Variety - there is something for everyone between cakes, cookies, savory, baked goods, pies, and espresso +Very kind and helpful staff +Easy parking +Generous portions on a few items, namely the key lime pie and chocolate cream pie General Cons: -Expensive cake slices for pretty average taste ($5 for a small slice) -Unremarkable scones -Espresso drinks don't taste very good -Slow service. Last time there was only one person helping folks on a weekend. The other day it was better since there were 2 people. Most bakeries have 2-3 people working the counter to get through people I would recommend the savory galette, and the key lime and chocolate cream pies if you don't mind things on the sweeter side. I've tried 3 types of cake (confetti, chocolate torte, and salted butter pecan) and think they're average and expensive. I would not recommend their corn cherry scone or chocolate orange scone - both were disappointing. Go to cheeseboard for corn cherry. read more

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You walk in this place and you can smell the goodness! I wanted it all! I ended up getting a matcha latte and a cake for $10 and I thought that price point was great. They have two tables outside and I sat at one and got to enjoy my items. No complaints at all, service was friendly as well! read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Stopped off on 8/14/21 for some strong coffee and always have such a good experience here picking out a sweet treat. Trouble for me is that usually turns into a box full of pastries. The good women and men working behind the counter are attentive and patient as I select my goodies. On this morning, I picked up a chocolate chip cookie, scone and a slice of carrot cake to share with my 10 year old. This place has been here as long as I can remember and so glad I can come by as often as I do for my morning fix. The shop is conveniently located on the corner of Adeline and 63rd St. and has plenty of parking. read more

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Wow! Firstly, this is the bakery to order from for any special occasion. Their bakers are detail oriented and everything-- from cookies to cakes and pies look and taste delicious. Today I tried the Butterscotch Cream Pie and am now in love. There are layers of warm and crunchy pie crust, balanced butterscotch filling (much like their classic Chocolate Cream Pie) all topped with homemade whipped cream. My fiancé got a slice of the Hazelnut Chocolate cake and the flavors were very traditional Piedmonte Italiana. Yum! read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Seasonal Butterscotch Cream Pie - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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the real deal --- when it comes to bakeries this is one of the last ones around to round out the full definition of that word

A MUST-VISIT if you're in the flats of Berkeley. The glass cabinet of pastries is a cavern of wonders, and they are as good as they look. Normally I don't like a carrot cake much, especially if it doesn't have cream cheese icing. But the tea cake here is so good I didn't mind it had no icing! And the banana chocolate tea cake is also excellent. The cherry pie ... the cinnamon rolls ... the list goes on and on. If you loved baked goods, this place is for you. But I haven't even mentioned what I think is the killer item: I'm a big iced tea guy. The iced tea here might be the best in town. I'm crazy about it, I could drink a whole pail. I go to yoga at Adeline Yoga and then immediately march over to this bakery to get myself a treat for being a good boy. Friendly service, beautiful sunlit location, easy to park: highly recommended! read more

We've been coming to this bakery since we moved to Berkeley. Love it. Favorites are the gougere, the ham turnover and chocolate chip bread. My potentially soon-to-be-ex-husband differs in his star rating, but let's ignore him:-) We are lucky to have such a great business a block away. Wish it were open more but I get it. read more

Just ingested their galette! Puff pastry delight with mushrooms, egg, and what tasted like feta. Nice experience-- filling was 70% what I expected in terms of quantity inside. Gougère was a nutty, salty, cheese ball of satisfaction. Polished that off yesterday. Also happy and pleased to have gotten the last one! Love my work neighborhood bakery! read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Savory galette - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

The negative reviews I see on here are mainly based on poor service through phone calls, but interestingly enough I didn't feel I was given much attention in person either. I thought maybe it was just one of those days and they were tired so I tried to look past it. However when I asked questions about the pastries I wish I would have gotten more thorough responses or maybe even some suggestions. When I went to pay the employees were talkative with each other so I was like maybe they were just shy with me? also saw a sign when I was already paying that there was BOGO on chocolate chip cookies that I wish I could have known about before. Anyway I've been trying to find some good vegan cookies in the Bay. I tried their tahini chocolate one and it wasn't bad. It had a crunchy border with soft melt-in-your-mouth middle that was a nice combo. Maybe I'll give this place another try soon as it has many shops nearby and a farmers market in the area. read more

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we've been enjoying Sweet Adeline Bakeshop for over 10 years. I don't know how long the current manager has been in place, but there have been several times now when concerns have been met with a nearly eff-off tone of response. This most recent time, the attached cake ($43) was, as you can see, about 60% cream cheese frosting. It looks like they took one single cake layer and sliced it horizontally into three wafers. When I brought this up, and then provided photos as requested, I was asked if I would like 25% off my next order. Absent any assurance the next cake wouldn't be the same, this doesn't seem like much of an apology. We have had lots of delicious products from Sweet Adeline but their "take it or leave it" attitude is a big bummer. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Too much cream cheese frosting - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Absolutely loved this place. The cheesecake was phenomenal -- rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. The baker (a very kind woman) was so welcoming and took the time to answer all my questions, which made the experience even better. I've tried a few things, but the focaccia is my favorite -- perfectly textured with just the right amount of salt and crisp. Can't wait to come back. read more

It was my first time here . I went on a Thursday afternoon around 3 pm . It was easy to park around the store. They had some chairs and tables outside for customers to sit and enjoy coffee and pastries. Employees were super nice , friendly and welcoming. They had different kinds of pastries. I bought a chocolate muffin and a piece of apricot pie. None of them were good unfortunately. Maybe I picked the wrong items . I went there based on their great reviews . The pie crust on the apricot pie was so wet and mushy . I will definitely go back again to try something else and hopefully I can update my review. I can't believe their pastries be like this . There was something wrong I guess . read more

Pastries are okay, not fabulous for the price and the rave reviews. Service is good and the shop is very welcoming.

Exactly what I'd hoped for. I go to them for all my bakery needs. Not only did they make my cakes for my wedding. But just got two pies this past thanksgiving. They were delicious and pick up was perfect. Fast and on time. Even got some delicious muffins and cookies for a snack. A+! Best carrot cake I ever had. Updated: My absolutely go to for everything. Coffee, cakes, cupcakes, you name it they got it also my go to for gluten-free pistachio cake is to die for. Love the daily fruit muffin. Best carrot cake in town. They also did my wedding cakes. That good. read more

This is a small local bakery that serves ready-to-go cakes for any occasion. I got a special chocolate cake for my wife's birthday! Make sure to order ahead if you want a special cake. Their cake and handwriting are both so beautiful! The lady who gave us our cake was friendly and answered all my questions. I would definitely come here if I want a delicious slice of cake or a whole cake! read more

Cute bakery on the corner of Adeline and 63rd, the shop has a open interior plan that allows patrons to see behind the scenes work that goes into the goods. Limited outdoor seating available and wasn't too busy on a Saturday afternoon. Street parking around the premises, friendly staff, and option to order ahead of time pick up. That was what I did when I ordered a 8 inch carrot cake through their website. Process was quick and easy; went up to the counter with my order and name and they came out with the cake. Carrot cake was great: texture was slightly spongey, noticeable spice favors from each bite, and a dense cream cheese frosting. It was so good that friends were even getting seconds. Something that doesn't tend to happen often. I also got three other things to try since this was my first time here. Hoi Polloi Chocolate Stout Cupcake, Hibiscus Lime Cupcake, and a mocha. The cupcakes were a bit on the light side in terms of flavor. Really faint hints of chocolate for the Hoi Pollio Chocolate Stout and didn't really notice the hibiscus for the Hibiscus Lime. Mocha also on the lighter side. This one was more coffee forward with a chocolate flavor lingering in the back. These aren't necessarily bad points, but if you prefer to have desserts that aren't too sweet, Sweet Adeline's is your shop. They will also pair well with some tea. Tl;dr: street parking, goods are lightly sweet, friends enjoyed carrot cake so much they went for seconds. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Hoi Polloi Chocolate Stout Cupcake ($3.75) and the Hibiscus Lime Cupcake ($3.75) - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Had not been here in many years but I came back and found this bakery has thrived! Thanks for the awesome Birthday Cookies (make it a "thing"!) I'll definitely be back for cakes, morning bites, and more! read more

Every item delicious fresh and exquisitely made. A true gem absolutely! No negatives to report

The carrot cake is to die for! We love it! Ordering online is smooth. Staff is friendly when I get my cake. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Carrot cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Perfect Lemon Cake and Chocolate Cake for my daughters birthday! We ordered a few weeks in advance and am glad I picked Sweet Adeline cakes because they had a great amount of info online so we were well prepared when we got there to order :) Customer Service was impeccable. We asked several questions and even got to do A tasting before making our choice! We also got to choose the decorations and we went with the curved shell decoration! Pickup was smooth, we got there and cakes were ready ! And very pretty . Overall a great experience we loved their Cakes :) read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Lemon Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I don't know what happened to this bakery. Pandemic maybe? Staff shortages? They don't make special order event cakes anymore. Baked goods are pretty much gone by 10 except for the wayward cupcake, cookie or sad remaining piece of ginger tea cake- and person at the counter not apologetic at all for it. It was said with a sense of pride. No old standards like the harvest cake or blueberry muffins. Sigh. This used to be a five star, reliable go-to bakery and has gone the way of many Berkeley/Oakland bakeries that don't seem to be interested in optimizing their business. After being a customer for over 12 years, disappointed and not planning a return anytime soon. read more

I'm an absolute fan! If you know anything about me or my reviews then you know i'm a fan of local fare! I love Sweet Adeleine, there's something so nostalgic about being able to park near and walk up to a Bakeshop not meant to entice eager Instagrammers. It's a great shop that bakes up seasonal delights at good quality and a fare price. I recently picked up a summer fruit tart for my boss' birthday and it was a hit around the office. My dog and I enjoy strolling around his area (I also get my hair done nearby), so its a lovely treat for him as well, Sweet Adeline offers doggy biscuits and fresh water bowls outside. But, my pup and I particularly enjoy the Salted Caramel Cake. read more

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Small but sweet spot! When it comes to deserts I usually go for chocolate and I stay away from things like caramel but this place has a cake I'd go for again! Their Salted Caramel Pecan Cake!! It was so delicious because of the saltiness and the crunch of the pecans in the middle. I got it on a whim because it looked nice but it wasn't the one I was expecting to like. Loved the frosting, the cake texture, and the candied pecans altogether in a bite!! As for the cake slice I was hoping to like which was the chocolate ginger, I didn't enjoy it because the flavor was a bit too fragrant for me. Instead of be chocolatey like I wanted, it had a brighter note of orange which I don't usually like but that's just my preference and has nothing to do with the quality. I also didn't notice much ginger except the garnish on top but I didn't like that either. I'd come back here and earlier in the day because I came late in the afternoon which means they were definitely out of certain items already. The staff is also really young and friendly so I appreciated that and would order from them again. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Salted Caramel Cake with Candied Pecans & Chocolate Zucchini Cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been to this place a couple times and was always underwhelmed by what I had. Thought I was just choosing the wrong items but I went today for the last time and was excited to see they had bourbon pecan pie. Quite pricey for one slice (almost $7) but I love pecan pie so I was willing to try it. Unfortunately it was extremely strong on the bourbon, so much so that I couldn't make it past one bite. It was almost medicinal. Not at all what I was expecting (and I've made bourbon pecan pie before). Tasted like the alcohol was not baked out of it. Perhaps that's something others might be looking for but I think I'll steer clear of this bakery in the future. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Bourbon pecan pie - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

I always missed this place, trying to come in a dozen times when it was closed. Not a Neil Diamond fan, I was always curious and always worried. Finally, one time last year, they were open. I was looking for something sweet, and they were ready for me. Super cute, super tempting, the display cases offered hit after hit. I went for the chocolate cream pie. I don't get enough CCP as it is, and this one was really good. That perfect flaky crust to contrast the smooth, sweet puddin,' what's not to love? I was looking forward to today's visit, but then J told me that we were going to get cupcakes at her fave cupcakery after her appt. Pregaming a cupcake afternoon by getting a turnover, a brownie, or a slice of pie seems off, but I wasn't going to let that stop me. As I walked in though, weighing the chocolate stout cake, the apple frangiapani turnover, and half a dozen other delectables, I realized that I hadn't really had second-lunch. So, why not try something savory? The scone is prob pretty perfect, the foccacia looked even better, but that hand pie might be plan A. Veggie curry? It depends. Maybe it's onions, bell peppers, and leeks. I'd skip it. "What's in that?" I pointed and slurred. "It's got potatoes, broccoli, and cauliflower." The glint in the server's eye bespoke of joys imminent. I got it. It's fantastic. That first bite into the toothsome crust released a whiff of tangy, unctuous curry. And now the full realization of a satisfying second-lunch, second siesta. read more

Great place for fresh pastries and cake. Definitely recommend if you have a sweet tooth.

Strawberry cream cake for my son's wedding was so good it was gone at the buffet before half the crowd even saw it!

Major props to Amanda and her whole team for quite an experience during the pandemic! Stellar communication and outcome! I was referred by Kelly From Bancroft for local bakeries and quite the referral it was! My then-fiancee first journeyed into the bakeshop and had no idea how to go about a cake testing but still glad we did what we did. :) We initially visited on an early Sunday and already there was a line of people. I spoke/met Amanda then and asked to try all the cakes they *would* offer for a tasting. There, I had their main features: the Carrot, Hoi polloi, confetti, and the pave torte. OMG they were all so delightful. The fiance and I had so much trouble choosing. It definitely solidified we wanted their business. I also ordered a latte and loved how well it paired with each cupcake. They had seasonal flavors, one I KNEW I had to try was the strawberries & cream. (Spoiler: that cake was too delicate to be a wedding cake but my GOODNESS it was to die for. Would order anyway as it was so GOOD). I reached out a few months later via email and initiate the reservation and to see if our wedding date was possible for them. Luckily, they were able to work with us! So excited but still had to select our flavor. When we paid for the deposit, Amanda mentioned that the payment included for a tasting box. Great! Second chance to decide the flavor. Picked up the box and that's where we chose without a second doubt, our wedding would have Hoi Polloi for all of our guests to enjoy. From the picture, the cake fed our *about* 40 guests and they all ENJOYED the heck out of it. I made sure to drop a line and remind them where we got it. My now husband and I LOVE small businesses and great ones at that. The wedding was not the last time we visited their shop. Loved working with Amanda and loved their bakeshop. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Hoi Polloi wedding cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Great local bakery. That the whole family loves to come to and get donut muffins and other treats.

No more Salted Caramel Cake Overall this is an excellent bakery. Everything they make is good or better than good. I loved their Salted caramel cake. It was my favorite cake to order for my bday. Tried to order it and they are no longer making it. They suggested Salted Butter Pecan cake. It's like the salted caramel cake they said. Similar flavor profile but, I'm missing the caramel and the cake. Why get rid of a cake that seemed very popular? Please be a kind of place where you can always go to and get your favorite thing and have it always be that delicious thing you remember. read more

Sweet Adeline Bakeshop - Salted Butter Pecan Cake- all frosting, not much cake - Bakeries Near Me - Berkeley, California

It was a lovely Saturday morning with the sun shining, birds chirping, and lady outside saying she has a pistol in her purse. Wait, what? The surrounding area is a place for many to loiter and some seem troubled from difficult times. This lady was clearly upset about something she was mumbling about. She approached me and said, excuse me but can I go ahead of you and get some water? She entered, asked for water, blurted some inappropriate stuff and waited outside. The staff addressed her in a calm respectful manner and handed her water. I ordered a small coffee and came here specifically for their confetti cake to surprise my friend. As I left, I noticed the cup was damaged causing me to spill coffee everywhere; my car, hands, and clothing. I went back to let them know and they replaced the coffee and upgraded to a larger size. Customer service is everything and the staff here did an exceptional job under all situations. My friend loved the cake btw. read more

I came by early afternoon on a Saturday, ordered a slice of lemon cake and was a bit disappointed by how dry the cake was, I'm not sure if it was frozen but not worth it. The lady who served me was nice though! read more

One star too many for this bakery who was not only unable to provide decent customer service, but also added insult to injury by hanging up 6 times on phone calls made from 2 different phone, claiming "you were breaking up." Their music and background noise was so unbelievably loud, we could barely hear them. After 12 minutes on hold for the manager, they also hung up. All but one of the products purchased on 9-4-22 were stale. Finally, after such incompetent phone service, we drive to Berkeley from East Oakland to speak in person. The owner did not apologize for the hang ups and instead chastised me for my phone. The denied the hang up after 12 minutes on hold waiting for manager--who is actually the insolent and condescending new owner. No apology for stale baked goods, just arguing and defending. ANY decent business goes out of their way to please the customer. Replacing the items was the appropriate thing to do, but being gracious, decent and professional clearly is not an option for this bakery. As a former professional chef, food writer, restaurant critic, and cookbook author, I'm acutely aware of high quality food and good customer service. Neither was experienced with the new ownership at Sweet Adeline Bakery. I long for the previous owner/baker. read more

They don't accept cash. Used to love this bakery. Chocolate cream pie is good but oh well.

I try bakeries all over the Bay Area. No where is there a Cherry Pie like the one that is made at Sweet Adeline Bakeshop! It is completely off the charts. It is seasonal and rare to get one, which pains me. They use sour cherries which keep thier form, and the cherry juices carmelize into a bit of a crunch at the edges of the crust. They are plump with a soft bite-you-back tartness. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and unparalleled. I dream about them all the time. read more